Petroleum Division and Ogra Urged to Resolve Grid Levy and RLNG Charges Issues for Textile Sector
The Ministry of Finance has directed the Petroleum Division and Ogra to resolve issues regarding the grid transition levy and retrospective RLNG charges for the textile sector. Business representatives argue that these charges are causing severe financial strain, urging reclassification of high-efficiency plants and updates on RLNG actualization.
Parliament Rejects Proposal to Expand FBR’s Surveillance Powers at Industrial Sites
Parliamentary committees have blocked controversial proposals in the Finance Bill 2025-26 that aimed to empower FBR with intrusive surveillance powers at factories. The move sparked debate on privacy, abuse of authority, and business environment implications while other fiscal reforms were approved.